Jesus Alejandro Gabutti MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Veronica Espinosa, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Griselda Teresa Romero Sanchez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ignacio Munoz-Lopez, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Enrique Miguel Cruz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jorge Vazquez-Lamadrid MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1 To describe the portal anastomosis technique, and main risk factors for developing complications. 2 To classify the temporality of portal complication in relation with the moment of surgery, acute, subacute and late. 3 To describe the normal imaging findings of the post-transplant portal vein. 3 To describe the direct and indirect imaging findings of the different complications. 4 To describe and how the different imaging techniques must be use to screen, document and follow up (before and after treatment) a portal complication.

Current indications for liver transplantation. Surgical technique with emphasis in the portal anastomosis. Recognizable risk factors for developing a portal complication. Time related classification of the portal vein complications and their frequency. Accuracy and limitations of the imaging methods in the recognition of a portal complication. First imaging evaluation, when and what to expect. Review of imaging findings: ultrasound, CT, MRI and angiography. Sample cases (thrombosis, stenosis, fistula), with a multimodality approach emphasis. Summary and conclusions.

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Gabutti, J, Espinosa, V, Romero Sanchez, G, Munoz-Lopez, I, Miguel Cruz, E, Vazquez-Lamadrid, J, Portal Complications after Liver Transplantation: When, What and How.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001339.html